Signature Experiences

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

Personalise your holiday with a choice of included sightseeing options sure to leave you with lifelong memories

Day1

Arrive Edinburgh

Arrive in Edinburgh, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, come together and get to know your intimate group of fellow travellers and tour director during a welcome reception.

Stay: Edinburgh, The Dunstane Houses

Day2

Edinburgh, Fife, Dundee

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

There is no place more fitting for your welcome dinner than Glamis Castle, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and birthplace of HRH Princess Margaret. The castle is also the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372, as well as providing the inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth.

After breakfast, set out for Dundee. Along the way, breathe in the sea air as you travel along the Eastern peninsula of Fife, previously home to monarchs for more than 500 years and now teeming with rolling green farmland and delightful villages. Here, you will stop in the charming fishing town of Crail. This evening, we have something very special planned.

Stay: Two Nights, Malmaison, Dundee

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day3

Dundee, St Andrews

Travel from Dundee to St Andrews, where you will embark on a fascinating walking discovery, taking in sights of the University of St Andrews and its beautiful grounds including colleges of St Mary’s and St Salvator’s, as well as the Museum of the University of St Andrews (MUSA). This afternoon, savour a decadent Savoy High Tea at the St Andrews Fairmont, with cakes, homemade finger sandwhiches, and scones with clotted cream and jam. Return to Dundee and enjoy time at leisure.

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Breakfast

Day4

Dundee, Cairngorms National Park, Inverness

Stop by the incredible Cairngorms National Park in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Within the park, a plethora of attractions can be found, including castles, wildlife and of course distilleries, where you will visit a local whiskey house for a tasting. Later, arrive in Inverness in time for dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Inverness, Ness Walk Hotel or Kingsmills Hotel

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day5

Inverness, Ullapool

Embark on an exploration of the rarely visited Ullapool, a remote, picturesque fishing port town situated on the shores of Loch Broom. Not only is it the largest settlement in Western Ross, it’s also served as an emigration point during the Clearances. Here, admire beautiful whitewashed cottages dotted along the harbour, as well as the surrounding unspoilt scenery. We have left the rest of the day for you to either further explore on your own or take it easy as you relax and unwind.

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Breakfast

Day6

Inverness, Isle of Skye

Travel to the iconic Loch Ness and stop at the famous viewpoint over Loch Garry. Stretching approximately 37 kilometres, the deep, dark waters run from Inverness to Fort Augustus. You will then continue past the immense mountain range of the Five Sisters of Kintail, which offers one of the best views of the Northwest Highlands. Later, see the village of Kyle of Lochalsh with its whitewashed buildings before crossing the bridge to the Isle of Skye, where you’ll have dinner tonight.

Stay: Two Nights, Isle of Skye, Cuillin Hills Hotel

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day7

Isle of Skye

Today is all about exploring the Isle of Skye, commencing with a visit to Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, set in the heart of a staggering 17,000-hectare property which has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of MacLeod Clan for 800 years. The gardens, meanwhile, are a hidden oasis containing an eclectic mix of plants offset by shimmering pools and waterfalls. Afterwards, you’ll need to have your camera handy as you take a scenic drive along the dramatic Trotternish Ridge. This drive offers Scotland’s most incredible scenery, teeming with spectacular cliffs and rock formations. The ridge rises to 719 metres above sea level at its peak, the Summit of Storr. Later, return to your hotel for dinner this evening.

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day8

Isle of Skye, Mallaig, Isle of Eriska

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE

For the next two nights on your very own private island. The Isle of Eriska derived its name from the surge of Norse invasions in the 10th century. The Big House was built in 1884 by a branch of the Stewarts of Appin. The isle itself is 300 acres of unspoilt natural beauty, where you may be able to spot wildlife such as seals, Roe and Red Deer. Tonight, savour an incredible gourmet experience at the hotel’s fine dining restaurant.

Take the ferry across to the bustling ferry port town of Mallaig, before stopping near the Glenfinnan Viaduct for a photo of the Jacobite Steam Train, made famous by the Harry Potter series. We have planned a very special stay and dinner.

Stay: Two Nights, Isle of Eriska Hotel, Spa & Island

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day9

Isle of Eriska, Glencoe

FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing

Admire Glencoe, considered one of the most beautiful glens in Scotland and the site of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692, following the Jacobite uprising that commenced in 1689. Members of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were murdered by government forces for not being prompt In pledging their allegiance to the new monarchs, William III of England and II of Scotland and Mary II. Otherwise, golf enthusiasts will enjoy a round on the greens.

Isle of Eriska, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Edinburgh

Absorb sublime vistas as you enter Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. This region has had a profound affect on Gaelic culture, myth and folklore. Afterwards, return to Edinburgh, where you will say your goodbyes at a farewell dinner.

Stay: Edinburgh, The Dunstane Houses

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Breakfast

Dinner

Day11

Depart Edinburgh

Be transferred to the airport.

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Breakfast

Travel & Accommodation

Small group journey

Travel with no more than 19 other guests for a personalised journey, with opportunities to ask questions and learn more.

Fairmont St Andrews

As well as the spectacular views of St Andrews and the North Sea, this resort also offers two championship golf courses.